Linotype-machine.



Patented M21124, 1913.

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H. DEGBNER.

LINOTYPE MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED OUT. 11, 1910.

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GERMANY, ASSIGNOB T0 MEBGEN'THALER LINO- .TYPE COMPANY, A CORPORATION OFNEW YORK.

LINOTYPE-MACHINE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Mar. 4, 1913.

Original application filed October 28, 1909, Serial No. 525,186. Dividedand this application filed October 11, 1910. Serial No. 586,454.

T 0 all whom it may concern Be it known that I, I'IEINRIGH DnonNnR, aresident of 26 Hollmannstrasse, Berlin, German Empire, manager, asubject of the King of Prussia, German Emperor, having invented certa-innew and useful Improvements in or Relating to Lin0type-Machines, dohereby declare that the following is an exact specification of the same.

This invention relates to a matrix-setting machine of a well knownconstruction in which mixed matter is obtained by using matricesprovided with the same character in two or more different kinds, andadjusted at different levels in front of the casting mold according tothe character to be used.

According to my invention a new construction is given for the purpose tobring the matrices, assembled at different levels, with their loweredges into one plane for the distributing operation after the casting iscompleted. This construction prevents the disadvantage, that the barmaintaining the matrices at the proper level and hitherto slidablyarranged in the casting elevator cannot be supported in asuificientlyfirm manner, by substituting a swinging movement of the'barholding the matrices in the upper level relativefio the matrix line inplace of the sliding movement of the bar.

In the accompanying drawings Figure 1 shows a front elevation of theconstruction of the elevator according to this invention, Fig. 2 is across section of Fig. 1, Fig. 3 is a plan for the same in section andFig. 4 shows the same section as Fig. 2 with the bars in the releasedposition.

After a line has been assembled the casting operation takes place in thewell known manner and then the matrices must be brought with their loweredges into one plane for the purpose of distributing the same into themagazines. As stated above, this operation according to my inventiontakes place by a swinging movement of the bar holding the matrices indifferent levels relative to the matrix line.

In the drawings the movement is eil'ected by the bars swinging about thehinge m. The elevator or casting carriage on which the bar is arrangedis here divided into two parts 3- and n, and the latter mounted on theupper part by means of hinges. ,The matrices rest on projections 0 and 0of the lower part which is always ressed into working or operativeposition y a spring blade In the frame are mounted elevator openers qrovided with oblique cam faces which, on t 1e elevator rising, engagebehind the pins 1' secured to the lower elevator part, in order thus tomove the lower part outward, in opposition to the pressure of the springp The matrices are thus released and brought in the ordinary manner.with their lower edges in one plane.

The essence of my invention lies in a mechanism providing for a swingingmovement instead of the sliding of the bar.

It will be apparent that many variations and alterations may be made inthe mechanism specifically shown and described without departing fromthe spirit of my invention, which, as above stated, resides broadly inmechanism which provides for the dis engagement of the elevated matricesby a swinging instead of a sliding movement.

Compared to former constructions, the construction according to thisinvention has the advantage of a steadier support, or more accurateadjustment of the matrices and is of simpler manufacture. If thematrices are to be caught in more than three different levels, it ismerely necessary to increase correspondingly the projections on theelevator, but also my invention includes the arrangement with only oneprojection, the matrices having two characters. I

'Having thus particularly described and ascertained the nature of myinvention 'and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declarethat what I claim is:

1. In a linotype machine, in combination, matrices having severalcharacters, an elevator for conveying the matrix line to thedistributing point and containing ledges to keep the matrices atdifferent levels, said ledges being rigidly mounted on one portion ofthe elevator, and means for moving said ledges out of engagement withthe matrices by effecting a swinging movement of the said portionrelative to the elevator. 2. In a linotype machine in combinationmatrices having several characters and an elevator conveying the matrixline to the distributing point, said elevator consisting of two parts,the lower one of which is pivoted to the upper and contains the ledgesto keep the matrices at different levels, said ledges being immovablyfixed to the saidv lower elevator part.

3. In a linotype machinein combination matrices having severalcharacters, an elevator conveying the matrix line to the distributingpoint, said elevator consisting of two parts, the lower one of which ispivoted to the upper and contains theledges to keep the matrices atdifierent levels, said ledges being immovably fixed to' the said lowerelevator part and means for swinging the lower part relatively to theupper.

4. In a linotype machine in combination a, line distributing device, anelevator conveying the matrix line to the. distributing point, said.elevator consisting of ,two parts the lower one of which is pivoted tothe upper and contains ledges to keep the matrices at different levels,said ledges being immovably fixed relative to the said lower elevatorpart, fixed openers mounted on the machine frame and having pointed endsand pins on the lowerelevator member behind which the said openersengage with their pointed ends.

5. In a linotype machine in combination a line distributing device, anelevator conveying the matrix line to the distributing point saidelevator consisting of two parts,

the lower of which is pivoted to the upper,

, fixed openers mounted on the machine frame,

and having pointed ends, pins on the lower elevator member behind whichthe said openers engage with their pointed ends thus bringing the lowerpart of the elevator into the open position and closing springs adaptedto close the elevator, substantially as described.

6. In a linotype machine comprising plural letter matrices, an elevatorto convey the matrix line to the distributing point p matrices andpermit their leveling by gravity.

7: In plural letter matrices, an elevator to convey a linotype machinecomprising the matrix line to the distributiffgtpo'intandt provided Withpivotally mounte maintain matrices in elevated position and movable tofree them from engagement with the matrices and to permit their levelingby gravity.

8. In a linotype machine comprising plural letter matrices, thecombination of an elevator to convey the matrix line to the distributingpoint and provided with pivotally mounted means to maintain'matrices ivated position, with means to swingfli e said maintaining means abouttheir pivot to free them from engagement with the elevated matrices andpermit their leveling by gravity.

In witness whereof I have hereunder set my hand in presence of twowitnesses.

. HEINRICH DEGENER.

Witnesses:

HENRY HASPER,

WOLDEMAR HAUPT.

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